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Dec 28, 2006 | 01:24 PM CST
Mutations in Mitochondrial DNA as Principal Aging Factor
By: Daniel Schmid and Fred Zülli, Mibelle AG …
Impaired functioning of mitochondria is a very important factor in aging. Irradiation of normal human fibroblasts with UV was shown to increase the frequency of mutations in the mitochondrial DNA. Treatment of the fibroblast culture with a nanoemulsion containing coenzyme Q10 and vitamin E acetate was found to protect the mitochondrial DNA against UV-induced mutations.
Dec 28, 2006 | 11:44 AM CST
Protecting Skin from UV Oxidative Stress with a New (Cys-Gly)2 Dimer Peptide
By: A. Plantivaux, Sophia Antipolis University; E.…
In the presented studies, researchers investigated the effect of the (Cys-Gly)2 dimer peptide against UV-induced oxidative stress on cultured human fibroblasts. The dimer peptide was found to act on a range of mechanisms involved in cell defense against such stress.
Dec 28, 2006 | 11:08 AM CST
Derm View: Chemoprevention of Skin Cancer: Role of Antioxidants
By: Sirui Jiang, Danyi Quan and Howard Maibach, MD…
Skin cancer is diagnosed in more than 1.5 million people yearly and more than 90% of the cases are believed to be related to sun exposure. This article discusses current knowledge on the biological process of UV-induced skin damage. Of particular interest is the role of antioxidants in the prevention of carcinogenesis.
Dec 19, 2006 | 12:10 PM CST
Antiaging Sunscreen Lotion
Sasol introduces a formula for a sunscreen that fights aging.
Dec 05, 2006 | 03:10 PM CST
Benzophenone-3 Found to Persist in the Body
A doctoral thesis from Göteborg University, Sweden, suggests that benzophenone-3 is stored in the body.
Dec 01, 2006 | 01:42 PM CST
In Sight: Stopping the Sun
By: Katie Schaefer, Cosmetics & Toiletries
With global warming ever-increasing the penetration of the sun, the emergence of sun care innovation is not only beneficial but vital. Many have high hopes for ecamsule, but as of now, it scope remains limited.
Oct 26, 2006 | 10:58 AM CDT
SPF 15+ Moisturizing Crème
Low viscosity o/w emulsion crème with polymer designed to boost organic UV absorbers to perform at a level of SPF 15+.
Oct 10, 2006 | 03:15 PM CDT
Comparatively Speaking: Sun Protection vs. Broad Spectrum Protection
Industry expert Tony O’Lenick asks: What is the difference between sun protection and broad spectrum protection? Olga V. Dueva-Koganov of Ciba provides the answer.
Oct 02, 2006 | 10:50 AM CDT
Compass: Sun Exposé
By: Rachel L. Chapman, C&T Magazine
From preserving youth to expanding the limits of the color palette, this issue of C&T magazine serves as your guide to answering formulating conundrums.
Oct 02, 2006 | 10:16 AM CDT
Galactoarabinan as a Natural SPF Booster
By: Elzbieta Kasprzyk, TRI-K Industries Inc. and …
Studies presented here show that GA reduces emulsion particle size and facilitates the aqueous dispersion of particulate materials, thus demonstrating how it improves the SPF of organic, inorganic and mixed sunscreen preparations.